Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing at THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE

Analgesics | Central Nervous System

Items (12m)
4,135
Total Quantity
427.9K
NHS Cost
£14.8K
vs National Avg
+111.5%

THE LAKESIDE PRACTICE prescribed 4,135 items of Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) over the last 12 months at a cost of £14,780 to the NHS. This is 111.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) is classified under Analgesics in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026
367
Jun 2026
336
Jun 2026
370
Jun 2026
377
Jun 2026
330
Jun 2026
335
Jun 2026
320
Jun 2026
372
Jun 2026
354
Jun 2026
309
Jun 2026
324
Jun 2026
341

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,135
Total Quantity427,898
Total NHS Cost£14,780
Presentations12 different forms
vs National Average+111.5%

Co-codamol (Codeine phosphate/paracetamol) Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,135 items
National average per practice1,955 items
Difference+111.5% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.